Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.007

Description

Navy, red, green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; no fringe; distelfink border on three sides; tulip medallion with fan motif and hexes in centerfield pattern. 1851, John S. Goodman, Black Creek, Luzerne County, Pa. For Eliza Akerley

Collection

Br. Sixtus Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Source or Donor

Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Given in memory of Br. Sixtus Demshock C.F.X. and in honor of Br. Sixtus Roslevich O.S.B. by Timothy and Sherryl Davidick & Sons.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Goodman, John S.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1851

Place

Town

Black Creek

County

Luzerne County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Eliza Akerley

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

33

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Weft

Weft Count

39

Weft Colors

Navy, Red, Green

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

MADE BY/JOHN S./GOODMAN/BLACK CREEK/LUZERNE Co./FOR/ELIZA/AKERLEY/PENN.1851

Material/Technique

Woven